by Kamyar Shah | May 15, 2026 | Construction
Construction profit margins are lower than most owners outside the industry expect — and more variable than most owners inside the industry are comfortable with. Understanding what margins are typical, what drives the variance, and how to systematically improve them...
by Kamyar Shah | May 15, 2026 | Construction
Most construction companies don’t scale — they stall. Revenue plateaus in a range the owner can personally manage, and every attempt to push past it runs into the same wall: not enough systems, not enough middle management, and not enough predictability in the...
by Kamyar Shah | May 15, 2026 | Construction
Most construction companies don’t fail because of bad work. They fail because the operational side — estimating, project controls, subcontractor management, cash flow, and sales — never gets the same attention as the field. A construction business consultant...
by Kamyar Shah | May 15, 2026 | Freight Insurance
Getting your first trucking company’s insurance is one of the most expensive and frustrating parts of starting a motor carrier operation. New authorities face premium rates 2–3x higher than established carriers, coverage denials from standard insurers, and a...
by Kamyar Shah | May 15, 2026 | Freight Insurance
Hauling hazardous materials is among the most regulated activities in commercial trucking. The FMCSA requires significantly higher insurance minimums for hazmat carriers than for standard freight, and additional permits and registrations apply depending on the...
